Finance Business Partner

About Us We are a leading manufacturer, supplier, and installer of high-quality, sustainable kitchen furniture across the UK. Based in West Sussex, we operate with a clear set of values: quality, partnership, curiosity, sustainability, and respect. As part of the Ballingslöv Group, we combine the stability and scale of a European parent company with the agility and customer-focused approach of a local business. The Role We’re looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team and act as a trusted advisor across the business. You will play a key role in driving performance through insightful analysis, constructive challenge, and decision support, partnering closely with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability and support strategic objectives. Business Partnering & Insight * Build a deep understanding of business performance drivers and influence key decisions * Provide clear analysis of historic, current, and forecast financial performance * Challenge assumptions and support better decision-making across sales, pricing, cost, and margin * Partner with teams to drive improvements in profitability, cash conversion, and operational efficiency Performance & Reporting * Deliver monthly performance insight, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities * Own revenue, order intake, and margin reporting * Provide analysis on manufacturing performance (labour, materials, overheads, capacity) * Support management accounts, forecasting, and group reporting Financial Planning & Control * Support budgeting and forecasting processes * Develop business cases and evaluate investment opportunities * Strengthen financial controls and improve data quality * Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes About You You’re a commercially curious finance professional who enjoys working closely with the business to drive real impact. Essential * Strong financial and business analysis experience * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels * Confident in challenging assumptions and shaping decisions * Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA * Strong Excel and presentation skills Desirable * Experience in manufacturing or construction environments * Familiarity with systems such as Sage Key Behaviours * Commercial mindset – you think beyond the numbers * Collaborative and relationship-focused * Proactive, inquisitive, and solutions-driven * Able to balance attention to detail with strategic thinking Why Join Us? * Be part of a growing, values-led business with sustainability at its core * Work in a collaborative environment where your insights genuinely shape decisions * Opportunity to develop your career in a commercially focused finance role